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Accelerated English 8 Summer Assignment

Sacajawea Middle School

The GiverBy Lois LoweryJonas' world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear or pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the Community. When Jonas turns twelve, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.Summary from www.goodread.com

Notable Book. Newbery Honor Book.

Throughout your summer, it is important to fuel your mind with good literature. Summer reading will help increase your reading fluency, vocabulary and comprehension and will give a jump start on 8th grade.

The following are the requirements for 8th grade Accelerated English.

1. Read The Giver and complete 1,2, 3 and 4 of the activities below (the 5th activity will be done in class when we come back in Sept.)

Summary of Reading Assignments: Activity 1: The Concept of Heroism Defining Heroism Activity 2: Challenges and Character Traits Maintaining a Dialectical Journal Activity 3: Is the Protagonist a Hero? Paragraph Reflecting on the Definition of a Hero Activity 4: Personal Narrative Reflect on a Personal Challenge in a Narrative Response Activity 5: A Personal Challenge In‐Class Timed Writing (not included in student packet)

2. Read a classic book from the following list and complete the Daily Reading Log. See Page 3 of this document

3. Read a book of your choice, track your reading on the Daily Reading Log and complete the Book Review Banner for your favorite book.

* All titles listed in this packet are available for check out in Sacajawea’s bookroom, the local library, or for purchase from a bookstore.

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Sacajawea Middle SchoolSummer Reading Book #1 The Giver by Lois Lowry

Summer Reading Book #2 a classic bookChoose one book from this list. As you read, complete the Daily Reading Log included in this packet. Be prepared to take a quiz over this book on the first day of school.

My Antonia Cather, Willa AR Level 6.9 AR points 14A successful lawyer remembers his boyhood and his friendship with an immigrant Bohemian girl.

The Hobbit Tolkein, JRR AR Level 6.6 AR points 16Bilbo Baggins, a respectable hobbit, lives happily in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to take part in an adventure from which he may never return.

The Call of the Wild (Unabridged) London, Jack AR Level 8.0 AR points 7Buck, a dog forced into the harsh life of a sled dog, must ultimately decide whether to stay with his master or obey his instinct to join the wolves.

Treasure Island (Unabridged) Stevenson, Robert Lewis AR Level 8.3 AR points 12While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads to a pirate fortune and great danger.

When Legends Die Borland, Hal AR Level 5.2 AR points 13While living in the wilderness - hunting and fishing, battling for survival - an accident and grief claim the life of his parents. Left alone, the young Thomas Black Bull vows never to return to the white man's world.

Great Expectations (Unabridged) Dickens, Charles AR Level 9.2 AR points 35A tiny orphan boy named Pip acquires a mysterious benefactor who sponsors him to become a gentleman. Years later, Pip confronts his past heartaches and illusions that his “great expectations” have brought upon him.

Jane Eyre (Unabridged) Bronte, Charlotte AR Level 7.9 AR points 33Jane, a plain and penniless orphan in nineteenth-century England, accept employment as a governess at Thornfield Hall and soon finds herself in love with her melancholy employer, Mr. Edward Rochester, a man with a terrible secret.

War of the Worlds (Unabridged) Wells, HG AR Level 9.1 - AR points 11.0This ominous tale is a portrayal of aliens landing on English soil, and the survival of mankind in the face of scientific powers spinning out of control.

Summer Reading Book #3 – a book of your choicePick any great book of interest to you. Track your reading on the Reading Log in your packet.

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Activity 1: The Giver - The Concept of HeroismDefining Heroism

Student Target: To reflect on statements about heroes and create a definition of heroism

Instructions: At the beginning of the school year, you will explore the concept of heroism. Read the following statements. Mark down whether you agree or not with the statement. Go with your first thought.

Agree/Disagree?1. All heroes are brave.2. Heroes are created by the events around them.3. You cannot fail and still be considered a hero.4. You must decide to be a hero.5. If you perform a heroic deed, then you are a hero.6. A hero overcomes physical challenges.7. To be a true hero, a person would have to risk his or her life.8. Heroes deserve fame and fortune.

1. How do you define a hero? When you hear the word “heroes,” what images and thoughts come to your mind?

2. Name at least three of your heroes. They can be fictional or nonfictional. They can be someone from real life such as a well‐known historical figure, or a character from a book, movie or TV show. Write down at least three reasons why you consider these people heroes.

Hero #1 ‐

Hero #2 –

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Activity 2: The Giver - Challenges and Character TraitsMaintaining a Dialectical Journal

Student Target: To critically read a text for the specific purpose and to respond to a specific passage with comments, questions, or insights to foster active involvement with a text.

Instructions: Review the following working definitions of challenges and character traits. Maintain a Dialectical Journal while you read your selected novel. Have a minimum of twenty journal entries.Sample Character Traits:ableactiveadventurousaffectionateafraidalertambitiousangryannoyedanxiousapologeticarrogantattentiveaveragebadblueboldboredbossybrainybravebrightbrilliantbusycalmcarefulcarelesscautiouscharmingcheerfulchildishcleverclumsycoarseconcernedconfidentconfused

consideratecooperativecourageouscowardlycrosscruelcuriousdangerousdaringdark decisivedemandingdependabledepresseddetermineddiscourageddishonestdisrespectfuldoubtfuldulldutifuleagereasygoingefficientembarrassedencouragingenergeticevilexcitedexpertfairfaithfulfearlessfiercefoolishfortunatefoulfresh

friendlyfrustratedfunnygentlegivingglamorousgloomygoodgracefulgratefulgreedygrouchygrumpyguiltyhappyharshhatefulhealthyhelpfulhonesthopefulhopelesshumorousignorantimaginativeimpatientimpoliteinconsiderateindependentindustriousinnocentintelligentjealouskindlylazyleaderlively

lonelylovingloyalluckymaturemeanmessymiserablemysteriousnaughtynervousnicenoisyobedientobnoxiousoldpeacefulpickypleasantpolitepoorpopularpositivepreciseproperproudquickquietrationalreliablereligiousresponsiblerestlessrichroughrowdyrude

sadsafesatisfiedscaredsecretiveselfishserioussharpshortshysillyskillfulslysmartsneakysorryspoiledstingystrangestrictstubbornsweettalentedtallthankfulthoughtfulthoughtlesstiredtoleranttouchytrustingtrustworthyunfriendlyunhappyupsetusefulwarm

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Sacajawea Middle Schoolweak wicked wise worried wrong

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Sacajawea Middle SchoolDialectical JournalBook Title:Character:Text Page # Character Trait Insight/Reaction/Question/

InterpretationCite specific examples of challenges facedby a variety of characters. Include page numbers.

Explain how the quote demonstrates the character traits. What does it establish about the character?

“I wanted to follow her down into the darkness. I wanted to see the court ofPoseidon. But I looked up at the sunset darkening on the surface. My friendswere waiting. We had so little time…I kicked upward toward the shore.” (273).

Dependable Percy is clearly being tempted by the possibly once in a lifetime chance to see Poseidon’s kingdom. Most kids would go a take a quick peek. Unlike most kids, Percy’s friend can count on him to remember that they had things to do and they needed him to return.

Activity 3: The Giver - Is the Protagonist a Hero?Reflecting on the definition of a hero

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Sacajawea Middle SchoolPlease type this assignment using Ariel 12 pt. font, double spaced. SAVE this document as we will be using it in September.

Student Target: In a paragraph reflect on your definition of a hero and decide if the protagonist of your book is a hero.

Instructions: Review your Dialectical Journal and character traits activity. Based on your work and the reading, do you think that your protagonist is a hero? Did he/she exhibit the qualities of a hero? What challenge(s) defined his/her character? Begin your response with a strong topic sentence that states your answer to the prompt. Then, support your topic sentence with evidence from the text and thoughtful commentary.

Activity 4: The Giver - A Personal ChallengeReflecting on a Personal Challenge in a Narrative Response. Compose Narrative Text in the Context of Your Book.

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Sacajawea Middle SchoolPlease type this assignment using Ariel 12 pt. font, double spaced. SAVE this document as we will be using it in September. Student Target: To reflect on a personal challenge in a narrative response.

Instructions: In a multi‐paragraph essay, describe a time in your life when you faced a significant challenge and include some reflection about which trait(s) within yourself made it possible for you to overcome your challenge.

Brainstorm challenges:

Identify personal traits:

Explain how you overcame the challenge (s).Be sure to:

1. Create a specific setting through the use of sensory details2. Provide a clear beginning, middle, and end3. Proofread your text to make sure it is ready for publication

Please make sure to follow the WRITING PROCESS:

PRE‐WRITING –Brainstorm and plan out some of your story before you start writing your first draft. DRAFTING – Take some time to write a first draft to get your story on paper. REVISING – Read what you have written and make sure that your story makes sense and make changes to improve your story. EDITING – Re‐read your story and check for spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. PUBLISHING – Write a final draft to turn into your teacher on the first day of class.

RUBRIC

Scoring Criteria Exemplary Proficient EmergingThe narrative The narrative The narrative

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Sacajawea Middle SchoolDevelopment of Ideas

•creates a detailed, vividsetting through theeffective use of sensorydetails•presents well paced ‐actionand an intriguing story lineto heighten reader interest

•creates a specific, believablesetting through the use ofsensory details•includes well paced ‐actionand an engaging story line tosustain reader interest

•presents a vague orunbelievable setting withlimited use of sensory details•contains little or no actionand a story line that isincomplete or confusing to the reader

Organizational Structure

The narrative•leads with an appealingopening that enticesthe reader•effectively sequences eventsto steadily build toward asuspenseful climax•provides an insightful endingthat contains a clear andreasonable resolution.

The narrative•presents an opening thatgrabs reader’s attention•includes a sequence of eventsthat steadily build toward aclimax•provides an ending thatcontains a clearresolution.

The narrative•contains an underdevelopedopening that does notinterest the reader•presents disconnectedevents or an incompleteor unfocused climax•contains an underdevelopedending with little or noresolution.

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Planning Your TimeGood time management and the ability to plan your time is an essential skill to have that will serve you well into adulthood. Students who excel do this on a daily basis and achieve their goals! You CAN NOT leave this assignment till the last minute – there is too much to do. Below is a recommended time line for completing the work. ** You can choose to do more or less during the week and you can choose to do the assignments as you see fit. YOU must complete the requirement – how you do it is up to you. This is a recommended time line ONLY.

June15 Last Day of School!!! 16171819 Start The Giver – Read 1st Chapter and 2, while you are reading make sure you are

taking notes in your dialectic Journal . See page 4 and 5 of this packet on how to do a dialectic journal. You will need 20 entries. This is #1 and 2. Also complete Activity 1: The Concept of Heroism Defining Heroism. See page 3 of this packet.

20 Read Chapters 3, 4 and 5 - Do a dialectic journal entry….Do three journal entries on these chapters. (#3 ,4 and 5)

21 Read Chapters 6, 7 and 8 – Do a dialectic journal entry …Do three journal entries on these chapters (#6,7 and 8)

22 Read Chapters 9, 10 and 11 – Do a dialectic journal entry…Do three journal entries on these chapters (#9,10 and 11)

23 Read Chapters 12, 13 and 14 – Do a dialectic journal entry ….Do three journal entries. (#12, 13 and 14)

242526 Read Chapters 15, 16, 17 and 18 – Do a dialectic journal entry…Do three journal

entries (#15,16 and 17) 27 Read Chapters 19, 20, 21,22 and 23 – Do a dialectic journal entry…Do three journal

entries (#18, 19, and 20) WHEW! Finished.28 Start Activity 3 - Is the Protagonist a Hero? Paragraph Reflecting on the

Definition of a Hero. See page 6 of this packet.

29 Plan of finishing Activity 3 today – read it aloud to a member of your family. Proofread, edit!!

30 Final copy of Activity 3….make sure when you are finished to type it - if you can’t type it your final copy should be double space, written in ink using your best handwriting. ALSO remember to read it aloud to a family member. PROOF READ and make corrections!!!

July

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Sacajawea Middle School123 Start Activity 4: Personal Narrative Reflect on a Personal Challenge in a

Narrative ResponseThis is a multi-paragraph essay. Brainstorm ideas and start a rough draft. See page 7 and 8 of this packet.

4 Work on Activity 4 this week. Try to complete by Friday.

567 Final copy of Activity 4….make sure when you are finished to type it - if you can’t

type it your final copy should be double space, written in ink using your best handwriting. ALSO remember to read it aloud to a family member. PROOF READ and make corrections!!!

8910 Start your next book …The CLASSIC - Count the number of chapters and plan it out

below….. Remember to fill out the Daily Reading Log each day you read!!! Plan on finishing the book in about 2 weeks. See page 12 of this packet on how to do a Daily Reading Log.

1112131415161718192021222324 Start your 3rd book – Count the number of chapters and plan it out below….

Remember to fill out the Daily reading log, and allow time to complete the Banner Assignment. Plan on finishing the book in about 2 weeks. See page 13 of this packet on how to do the Banner Assignment.

25262728293031August1

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Sacajawea Middle School234567 Banner Assignment this week? 8910 Double check that you have completed all requirements. Enjoy the rest of the

summer. We can’t wait to see you !!!1213141516171819202122232425262728293031 First Day of School.

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Sacajawea Middle SchoolDaily Reading Log

Book:___________________ Author:___________________Name:________________________ Month________________

Date 1 sentence summary of what you read Time Spent Reading

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BannerCreate 1 book review banner on book you read this summer that is your favorite. Show your creativity!!! Please include the following components:1. Book Title2. Author3. Summary - use part of our SAC reading strategy…..

SUMMARIZES Shorter than the text….shoot for 20 words.U Use your own wordsM Main ideas only – Who, What When, Where, Why, How

4. Favorite scene and why.5. Connections to:

World Self Text

6. Character Analysis Character Character traits Important actions in the story

7. Your rating of the book out of 4 stars8. Would you recommend this book?

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